Dougtov

Hi., Have '72 with original am/fm mono radio that gets staticky when lights turned on. New 10 ohm speakers, new wiring from Ecklers, radio grounded. It almosts sounds like break in a wire and causes radio sound to go on - off when wiring jiggled.
Suggestions besides replacing with new unit?
Thanks for input
Dougtov

7T1vette

Noisy output can be due to a number of things, but I suspect that some capacitors in the radio have good bad over the years. The electrolytics tend to dry out with age. If you are hearing 'ignition noise' (when the engine is running), noise suppression capacitors need to be installed (per factory design) in & around the ignition system.

Dougtov

Thank you. I think I'll do another bench test and work backwards from there . If problem persists afterwards I may have radio rebuilt or install secondary system and keep original for looks.
Thanks again
Dougtov

blue by you

I had the same problem, sent it out for a rebuild came back perfect

7T1vette

Listening to non-stereo FM might be 'nostalgic', but that wouldn't do it for me. If you want to maintain the original 'look', maybe look into getting your mono-FM unit rebuilt with modern stereo electronics. Cost to get your mono unit rebuilt will not be that much different from having it overhauled up to modern standards.

Just sayin'.....

wingsprintracer

Where did you send original radio for repair?
Thanks

blue by you

I sent mine to http://www.electrodesign.us/ his name is jerry when it comes back it is restored, he will add mp3 plug if you want, he is a member on this forum